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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-12-09

The troubles in the executive department
of the French government eliminated last
week in the not-unexpected resignation Of
the presidency by NJ. Gr6vy. The compli-
cations in which NJ GrGvy felt himself to
be involved cast no reproach on his high
character or his fidelity to the interests Of
the republic NJ Sadi- Carnot was elected
to the presidency Saturday ON the second
ballot. There was no excitement, and the
ease and quetness with which the change
was brought about shows how firmly the
republic is becoming established
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-12-09
Marlboro.

c. L. Adams fell from the scaffold to the
barn floor on Tuesday, escaping with few
bruises.
Next Sunday evening the pastor viii lie
liver the second Of the series of Illustrated
sermons. Each sermon is illustrated by
three oil paintings j 10y feet IL size. All
are invited
The ladies aid society VIII meet on Thurs,
day afternoon with Mrs Levi Moore.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-12-09

The donation given on the evening of
the LIST inst, 10 Rev. f. +. Mitchell. was Il
very pleasant and enjoyable affair, resulting
in the presentation to Mr. Mitchell of $40.
nearly the whole in cash
The ladies circle has this week purchased
and is putting in the church a fine new
chandelier at cost of $40 We think
Prov. 3l:29, will aptly apply to the ladies
of our circle, taking into consideration the
number comprising it,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-12-09
Tho National Rennblicnn.

Terms are offered us by the publishers Of this
paper. the leading Republican paper at the Ma
tional Capitol, by which We offer 1t to our sub
srrilers. in connection with The Phoenix. ut 81 per
year. for both papers Through the Republican
readers may keep fully posted IN regard tn the
business of Congress during the long session now
before u.s. aud they will also obtain larReamount
of other political and general news matter.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-12-09
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BRATTLEBORO.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1857,

Inc BnOenl8 LOT 1901.
In accordance with our usual custom, we offer
The Phoenix to new subscribers from this
date tu Inn. 4, 1850, Tor S1.5O, the price Of
one annual subscription. During the coming year
The Phunix viii maintain the high standard of
excellence which has marked It during the past
wear and We ask our friends 60 make this offer Of
two months free as widely known AS possible.
As heretofore, we Offer the Manchester Mir
ror md Farmer, the h,st agricultural paper
for this section in connection with The Phoenix,
at very low figure. For the two papers one
year the price is only $40.
For the Information Of those not acquainted
with the Mirror and Farmer, we add. that, be-
sides maintaining large aud ably-etlted agricul-
tural department, especially adapted to Vermont
and Nrw Hampshire. It is also an excellent neics-
piper, with department for stories and lircsidt
reading. and that il is also a sound ana stauhch
sent ON application.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-12-09

The w. c. T. u. will meet Tuesday even
ing, Dec, 3, at the Methodist chapel TO re
organize and choose officers for the ensuing
year,
The ladies' aid society will give iive.cen
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-12-09

The post. Office inspector has visited the
)iiices on the jacksonville route this week
The grange will meet at W. W. Barney
next Thursday evening. A cordial invita-
ton is extended 90 neighbors and friends.
One of S. t. Hunts colts died with lung
fever Thursday morning
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-12-09

Rolin Dewitt leaves town this week t.
take a position in telegraphy at Highlands
On the Hudson
The school IN district No : must tie the
banner school for constant and punctual
attendance, as the names here given prob
ably constitute nearly the whole number of
pupils. Those neither absent nor tar,lv the
last term We're Myrtle, Mabel. Herbert and
Lewis Hall, Horace Wood, Iottie and Lila
liasklns; not tardy, Loerza, Ioenia and
Iona DAVIS, Arthur White, Eddie unl ar.
thur Rt.sI
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-12-09
Putney.

John Works returned Tuesday from an
outing of several weeks in the West.
Pierce's steam mill is nearly completed,
and the big saw is likely to be started this
week. Mr.. Perce's new shinge mil which
will be operated here, does exceptionally
good work.
The program presented at the Methodsts
annual fair was much enjoyed. 1t consist
ed of singing under the direction of Mr.. h
f.. Gorham, together with recitations hv a
number of young ladies' Financially the
fair surpassed those of many previous
years
Mrs. Benz. Shaw Of Bellows Falls. who
came here to spend Thanksgiving with her
sister, Mrs. VIM Robertson, was taken in
and has not yet been able to return home.
Mrs. Lucy Knight, who slipped on the ice
last winter and sprained one ankle severe
ly is not yet able to walk without a crutch.
The next assembly of the Young people
VIII be held next Friday evening.
Mrs. Walkers school in district No. .
opened on Monday after three-weeks' va
cation.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-12-09


An adjourned meeting of those i'm favo,.
of creamery will be held in the town hall
next Tuesday evening,
Leland q Gray seminary now has 30 stu
dents, and still there is room and a welcome
from the citizens of Townshend.
Mrs, Minnie Wilson Houghton died last
week in Nebraska, where she had gone for
her health
About 10 friends of Rev. l. d. Colburn
and family, who left for their new home i'm
Nashua n. H., Thursday morning, met nj
De'l. Q. Z. Stebbinss house Monday even
ing to bid them goodbye and present them
with tokens of regard Mr.. Colburn was a
missionary IN Burnah for Il years, return
ing TO America about seven years ago. since
which time he aud his family have boarded
at Dea, Stehhinss, The gifts presented
were mostly of silver. and the presentation
speech was made by Rev. &. II. smith, MIR,
Colhurn responding This family viii he
greatly missed in our town, and especially
IN the Baptist church, where they have
been among the foremost in every kind of
church work, as well as in the causc Of ni,
sinhS and temperance
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-12-09

81, The marriage of Frank ~ Houghton of
Worcester, Mass and Miss Allie Barth of
Denver, Col, ON Nov. 10, is described by
the Denver papers as being the most elabo-
rate and fashionable wedding ever known
in that part of the west. The floral Jern'
rations, which were profuse and costly
were furnished by st. Louis florist NH
the bridal trousseau was made entirel,. hr
Worth of Paris. Wedding presents To- the
value of over $50, 900 were received.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-12-09

Rev R d. Metcalf recently Of this town.
has accepted a call to labor as acting pastor
of the First Congregational church in
Brookfield
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-12-09

The President has sent to the Senate the
nominations of Lucius Q. c. Lamar Of Miss
issppi, to be associate justice Of the sn
preme court of the United States of Viii
liam f. Villas of Wisconsin, to be secretary
of the interior; of Don NJ. Dickinson of
Michigan, to be postmaster general and of
Charles A. Fairchild Of New York, to be
secretary Of the treasury. None of these
nominations were unexpected. Mr.. Lamar
is an old man, and the unwritten rule OF
the Senate, with few exceptions, has been
to approve no selection for the supreme
court when the nominee is over 60. He is
the first man ever named for this place whC
participated in the rebellion.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-12-09

The ladies aid society will hold their an
nual fair in Pierce's hall next Tuesday even
ing. A short program will he presented,
followed by supper and sale of fancy art
Giles.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-12-09

sociable on Thursday evening, Dec. 10, at
Mrs. NJ A. Moore's All are invited.
d. s. Prouty is cutting a large lot Of logs
10 stock his mill the coming winter
Brown q Hale are getting out lot Of
lumber for children's express wagons.
The town teamster has been using his
physical strength for some time past in di
recting the movements Of pair Of skeleton
horse frames composed mostly Of unlubri-
Gated bones, with some hide that needs
good deal Of patching to make it lit for tan
ming purposes or anything else.
Dummerrton.
r. Il. Knight will sell at public auction
ON Saturday Dec. IL, at I o'clock r. NJ. II
quantity Of personal property, consisting
Of household furniture, farming tools, etc
A meeting and a Sunday school will be
held in the Congregational church each
Sunday in the forenoon until notice Of a
change is given.
Grafton.
Mrs Horace Taylor, for more than half
a century resident Of Grafton, died on
Wednesday afternoon Mrs Taylor was a
woman Of rare strength Of mind sound
judgment, of u cheerful happy tempera
ment, and her presence was an inspiration
in every circle, her active life efficient in
doing good.
Mrs. Francis Daniels aud Miss Lucy Dan
iels left last week to spend the winter in
New York
Mrs l. l.. Clarke viii spend the winter
in Waukegan, ILL.,
West GsuiIford.
The friends of Mrs W. $. Fcssenden re
joice at the prospect of her recovery from
IA serious trouble. The first day of Novem.
Der a cancer was removed with the knife
from her right breast by Drs Webster aud
Pratt of Brattleboro She rallied at once
from the operation and has gained steadily
in strength until now she is able to be- about
the house and engage in light occupations.
We congratulate both Mr. and Mrs Fesscn
den and the physicians on the successful is
sue Of 50 difficult and dangerous an opera
ton and the prospect Of restored health re
sulting from it. y
West Halifax.
Three men with drove Of COWS from
Rutland county were at l.. j. Fowler's
Thursday Of last week Several farmers
in the vicinity awaited themselves OF the op
portunity to purchase.
Stone Brothers are cutting maple logs ON
land Of ID. D. Barnes
While J.. j. Fowler was at work in the
woods recently he heard his dog making a
noise, and upon hunting him up was Just in
time 10 help him kill four raccoons.
The tannery bridge has been lately re
built, the timbers being of oak
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-12-09

Highest temperature RECORDED 80 the STA and
ith lowest, 10 the 3'th; highest daily mean g.
the 9th; lowest 1876 the 3Hh: highest dlN range.
~ the %; lowest the 9th: mean Uf the tribal
~ mrun recordings, 3i.l: mean maximum. O d.
mean minimum. 2i8. mean range. Pa Rain ou
ten days, SNOW ON six days; both rain aud SNOW
ON four days. Precipitation iu rain. g. % inches
lu snow 'nrltcdI % inches. total precipitation
3 90 inches. DEPTH ul SHOW. o. inches. all gone
AZ the end 81 the month. Frost ON seven morn
iug~, Prevailing direction OF the wind north
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-12-09

Choice line of Holiday Goods at Russell & Plum.
mer's
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-12-09
West Halifax.


Christmas will he observed at the Uni
versalist church
f.. l.. Fuller is recovering from severe
injuries recently received from being thrown
from a carriage
Our village schools commenced Monday
the 9TH inst The higher department is
taught by Miss Eleanor A. Griffin of Hall
fax, and the primary by Mrs. H. r. Stone
Of this village.
The annual meeting If the Jacksonville
Library association held on the It'll inst
was adjourned 10 Saturday evening the
18th inst, at ! o'clock. A general attend
ance Of the members is earnestly desired
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-12-09

Always southe and strengthen. Hon Plasfs,,s
cure pain and disease when other remedies fan
The Arizona champion., 1887-12-24
Newspapers are not always to blame

Newspapers are not always to blame for unreliable statements that appear in their columns. Those from whom editors obtain their information are
 ,nentimes not particular as to com municating the exact facts; and i, sometimes happens that informants are purposely mislead. When it is ta- ken into consideration what difficult thing is to obtain the facts in cases even in court of justice, it is won- der that newspapers come as near get ting at the truth as they do.
 We called at Richards yesterday to see his assortment of Christmas candies which is immense. All of which seem to be marvels of purity and wholesomeness. We agree with with Richards when he says that it is decidedly more economical to buy none but the choicest goods instead of the cheap grade of adultrated goods that are often sold by candy dealers. The fact that Richards IS a practiced candy maker gives him large advantage in selecting his goods, ,and enables him to have none but the choicest to be found in the market.
 Gu Sunday morning, Christmas, there will be sermon, suitable to the day delivered by Rev. N. L. Guthrie. In the evening the young people and children will furnish a song and speaking service. On Monday night there will be general Christmas occasion for ever one. Instead of a Christmas tree there will be snow palace. Speeches fitting the occasion will be made by Hon. D. ]. Brannen, T. G, Norris and ]. II. Hoskins. Some very excellent music will be rendered and d committee of ladies and gentleman will be at the church and receive the presents on Monday evening. Care will be taken to keep the presents from any harm aud to give them out properly. Santa Claus will be in attendance to make sport for old and yonng. An earnest invitation is extended to all.
The Arizona champion., 1887-12-24
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 Rev. R. M. Pickcns, President of tho Methodist Protestant Church of South Carolina, writes from Greenville:
 "About four years ago was attacked with what the physicians pronounced neuralgia rheumatism, accompanied with erysipelas. My appetite failed mo entirely, and had an internitting pulse and very irregular pulsations of the heart. A ter. rible pain soon came into my chest and shoulders, and became SO helpless that l could attend to no business at all. The paine were movable, and would sometimes pass from one part of my body to another. Finally the srysipelas br,ks out on my left hand and arm, and prod aeed much swell ing. l was for eigbseen montbs afflicted in this way. and of course used great many kinds of medicines, but nothing gave me relief. Friends finally persuaded mo to try Swift's Specific noticed decided improvement while taking the first bottle. continued its use until had taken about one dozen bottles. when found myself sound and we'll agaln, with no sign of dis ease left except stiffness in my hand, e result of tho orysipelas. While taking the medicine gained on an average two pounds of flesh per week. think $. s. s. a valuable medicine, and frequently recommend it to my friends'
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CHRISTMAS CARDS!!
 The Hest Asst You Ever Gazed At.

Dolls Shoes other kinds aronica Calls Police
 thon Violin and Guitar strings Shaving Mugs, Gents
 shaving caseS toy dishes good assortment toy
 stoves ranges Browns French Dressing checker boards smokers sets gents watch chains tape measures gents % to a1d & %1 ssas o So % $ % @ go1 ss knives
 e cigar sass tn pencil a holders f meG' sS ,sa and boys coats garments garments and untnmed hats latest styles lace aud and chenille
 mahogany % finish m rattan i ehas. 5siy high chairs '''' and carnage combined, blankets, quilts Aprons fancy hann ladies circulars rubber chdren shirts skirts jackets mten, gngs table linen and napkins
 5 Gns sr @ hGss y s 1sg da% ns s'''' drills braided and beaded sets ladies'
 binding gares and ventilated pins needles pin,
 infants and brushes beaded braid.
 ladies srn" nspaff3sssf psxS DS poTdss soms 19' & sn but rh hS s nns @ ss s sss s ss' d s~ ,9s dress
 silk aoss fancy towels dress buttons, tdes dress extend
 CTS s dS 6usS ns ss pSt1Is pic s So ,ond ma,1s asS cotton Visiting cards ladies gloves kid Jersey @ baby bootees chdrens s~ also ~on sDd Zephyr knit Sa~ ehmi dra~ night robes Zephyr vest O N T cotton, Lace and hoh turkey red so dress aans cash s' g s s p e button po p silk and si , sewing machine, needles Barbour's linen thread, laces o0rset wggans sseo oa%bG faGings snons etc. towing coats and caps table covers, silk mtten. ribbons baby Gbs odor cases yarns ther- hat ornaments hair ornaments chlds glngham dresses ladies calico wrappers curtain lace by the yard, wool fannes, red, gray and white, Swiss Nansooks cotton ha calico century cloth gngam and chevot card board infants knit sacks cradles
 toy cradles toy pianos thmes pull boxes and pufs, rubber animals card embroidered ties dress buckles and clasps work shell fancy bonnet frames facinsto velvet ribbons plush clocks sailor hats eel tin horns bt
 rocking horses, window shades bed spreads cologne asts childs knife, fork and spoon sets feather duses, woolen skirts, rubber balls base bals Button hooks glove buttner dolls bested call bells pocket magnying glasses whist broom holders wall pocket
 Yankee shaving toilet desk sate paint boxes, cuffs and collar boxes, glove and handkerchief boxes, port folos' plush work boxes, Jewely writing desks Hen babies angels sling shots Aud ba shell boxes musical watches magic lanterns tumpets and Tombones, etc, pop chppers drums swords guns soldiers ten pins, Noahs arks, puzzles, games, whips surprise boxes jumping jacks. Hoy Christmas candles als chimes lers banks bath tubs tin Kitchens sad ions balls,
 tool chests, kaGedescopes 2foot rules, umbrellas. key rings, indeGbe pencils, etc., TFahpaosh ao! sgs,, C.. A. BRAY,
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News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1887-04-07
Did Not Want to be Peculiar.

W. III. Crawford, a railroad conductor
who has seen service on the Chicago,
Burlington and Quincy, Wabash, Union
Pacific and Hannibal and st. Joe sys,
tens, and who began as peanut boy,
was at Broad street station yesterday
A friend of Crawford's, who runs a train
on the Pennsylvania, said: cone day
while Crawford was employed on the
Wabash a sweeping invitation to con-
ductors to send in their designations was
forwarded by the general superintendent.
Crawford was one of the unfortunates.
His resignation was forwarded and ac-
cepted, and in return he received the
pay due him and letter strongly in
dorsing his ability as a railroader. A
few days later he applied to the superin-
tendent of the Hannibal and St. Joe for
a train, presenting the Wabash indorse-
ment.
81 see," said the st. Joe chief, " this
letter says you understand the business,
but makes no reference to your integrity.
Now, Mr. Crawford, if [ should give you
train, what percentage Of -t,ilie cash re-
ceipts would you be willing to turn in to
the company"
Whatever has been customary with
the old conductors, " was Crawford's an
swer.
"But they have been keeping it all,
remarked the superintendent.
"Well," ?" said Crawford, with a smile,
that will be satisfactory to me. ."
To his surprise the superintendent
told him to come around on Monday and
he could have a train, adding: 81 rather
like your frankness. Philadelphia Times
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1887-04-07
IN THE ARKANSAS LEGISLATURES.
A Man that 1t is Wise to be Sus.
picious of:

| Member from Sandstone Knob
'FNIr. Speaker, hope, sir, that you will
| let me have a few minutes time in
which to place myself square on the re-
| cord. Yesterday evening Mr.. Buckley
Brown. from Gum Bottoms, said that
I had accepted the present of new
hat from q railroad superintendent, and
limited. in a way inclined to sting a SEN
sitive man, that l had practically sold
myself. I should like to know if there
is anything in our Constitution that
prevents man from accepting presents.
say not, and, sir, when our Constitu-
ton arises and says that 1 sha'n't take
anything that is given to me, then I
will say 'Mr. Constitution attend to
your own affairs 3Ir, Speaker, I am
present-taker, andl<~s~f~reorra
to those who contemplate giving me
something, let me say that my capacity
for taking presents, although well de-
VelOped, has never been oyertaxed. I
may also say, that the man who won't
take hat and thereby save himself the
expense of buying one IS composed of
mixture of fool, liar and thief. I'd be
afraid to meet such man away out in
the woods. I would feel sure that he
would knock me down and rob me. I
know of an affair in my county that
strongly illustrates the dishonesty of
men who are afraid to accept presents.
A red bearded fellow named Watson
went to work for old man Clark, and
made himself SO useful that Clark, who
well knew how to appreciate merit,
went to him and said:
Watson, 1 never had man that I
think more of than do you.
Z" Much obleeged to you, replied
Watson.
"'And I have decided Clark con-
tinued, to give you my daughter,
Lorena.'
"'Much obleeged to you, said Wat
son, but amt acceptin' any presents
"Well, Mr.. Speaker, that man was so
honest that he would not accept the
daughter as present, but the next day
he ran away with Clark's wife. Since
then have been extremely suspicious
of men who are too high-toned to accept
presents, and to keep other fair-minded
men from suspecting me, have deter
mined to refuse nothing. '-ArhonSaoO
T fdCeLeF